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Germany Completes World Cup Comeback as Toronto Crowd Goes Wild
Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany rallied from a first-half deficit and stayed atop Group I.
- On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Germany defeated Ivory Coast in a World Cup Group E match at Toronto Stadium, securing knockout phase qualification with substitute Deniz Undav's late winning goal.
- Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie opened the scoring before halftime, but coach Julian Nagelsmann's tactical adjustments proved decisive as substitute Nadiem Amiri assisted Undav's equalizer and late winner.
- Police estimated 5,000 people marched toward the stadium, transforming Toronto's waterfront into a sea of black, red, and yellow as German fans celebrated ahead of kickoff.
- Attending fan Thomas Ringler called the match "fantastic, especially the end," while spectators praised Ivory Coast's competitive spirit despite the loss, noting the high-quality play.
- Germany faces Ecuador next week to maintain their position atop Group I, while Ivory Coast will conclude their group stage campaign against the minnows Curacao.
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Germany, Ivory Coast fans praise 'tough' matchup in Toronto's 3rd FIFA World Cup game
TORONTO — Exhilarated fans of Germany and Ivory Coast heaped praise on their teams — and each other's — as the third World Cup game hosted by Toronto ended with a dramatic, last-minute comeback that secured Germany its spot in the knockout phase.
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NiagaraFallsReview.caWorld Cup 2026 highlights, analysis: Germany celebrates dramatic win in Toronto; Ismael Kone reunites with Canadian teammates
Fans from Germany and Ivory Coast packed into Toronto Stadium on Saturday as FIFA World Cup action continues.
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